Summary
Testifiers on both sides anchored their arguments in Maui's housing crisis — FEMA housing aid ending within a year, thousands of TVR units sitting empty much of the year, and locals priced out. The core question: do these units become homes for residents, or stay visitor accommodations?
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Testifiers cited falling condo sale prices under Bill 9 (one owner reported a $225,000 loss) and UHERO forecasts of job and tax-revenue losses if the phase-out proceeds unchecked.
Local families could gain long-term housing stock if units return to the residential pool.
STR owners report severe financial losses under Bill 9; residents face displacement if units never return to housing.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Housing and Land Use Committee (2025-2027) — July 6, 2026
The county is moving to rezone dozens of A-1/A-2 apartment properties used for vacation rentals, timeshares and leaseholds into H-3/H-4 hotel zoning. Supporters say it secures property tax revenue and matches reality on the ground; opponents say it permanently locks units out of the local housing stock. The Planning Commission now gets 120 days to weigh in before anything is final.
Housing and Land Use Committee (2025-2027) — May 26, 2026
Testifiers on both sides anchored their arguments in Maui's housing crisis — FEMA housing aid ending within a year, thousands of TVR units sitting empty much of the year, and locals priced out. The core question: do these units become homes for residents, or stay visitor accommodations?
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